Historic Bridges in Indiana
2,682 bridges built before 1951 in Indiana still in service today.
Bridges Built Before 1951
The United States has 2,682 bridges in Indiana built before 1951 that remain in active service. These structures are 75+ years old — many predate modern engineering codes and were not designed for today's traffic volumes and vehicle weights. The average design life of a bridge is 50 years, making these aging structures a significant infrastructure concern.
| Bridge | State | Condition | Year Built | Age (Years) | ADT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIPPECANOE RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 790 |
| CHOWNING CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 2,777 |
| HAYWORTH SLOUGH | Indiana | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 629 |
| BRANCH OF FLAT CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 100 |
| TIPPECANOE RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 275 |
| BOOTS CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 7,943 |
| CROOKED CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 26,095 |
| CONRAIL RR STUCKER DITC | Indiana | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 10,110 |
| HUTTO CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 12,500 |
| ELKHART RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 21,034 |
| SPRING CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 7,246 |
| DOE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 14,069 |
| SUGAR CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 6,105 |
| WAGNER DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 6,105 |
| JOHNSONS CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 5,893 |
| FLAT CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 3,248 |
| BIG BLUE RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 3,784 |
| FLATROCK RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 190 |
| ST JOSEPH RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 6,731 |
| MILL CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 2,575 |
| BRANCH OF SAND CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1926 | 100 | 390 |
| MCHARGUE DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 60 |
| BEAN CREEK | Indiana | Good | 1926 | 100 | 12,953 |
| WHITE RIVER/RIVERVIEW DR | Indiana | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 28,102 |
| INDPLS WATER CO CANAL | Indiana | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 38,972 |
| INDIAN TRACE CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1926 | 100 | 360 |
| MONTGOMERY DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 145 |
| VERNON FK MUSCATATUCK R | Indiana | Poor | 1926 | 100 | — |
| ROCK RUN CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 5,693 |
| SLOCUM DITCH | Indiana | Good | 1927 | 99 | 19,462 |
| WOLF CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 7,529 |
| CICERO CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 28,282 |
| MCCORMICKS CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 13,035 |
| CROOKED CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 10,656 |
| VEALE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 7,887 |
| FIRST CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 1,570 |
| BIG WHITE LICK CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 9,851 |
| MYSTERIOUS SPRING | Indiana | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 5,365 |
| ST JOSEPH RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 23,525 |
| WABASH RIVER | Indiana | Good | 1927 | 99 | 247 |
| PRAIRIE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 1,925 |
| S FORK OF WILDCAT CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1927 | 99 | 103 |
| REAGAN RUN | Indiana | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 103 |
| ELKHART RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 11,576 |
| ST JOSEPH RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 14,437 |
| PIPE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 225 |
| LOST CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 110 |
| SLY FORK | Indiana | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 319 |
| WILLIAMS CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1927 | 99 | 884 |
| YELLOW RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 5,650 |
About Historic Bridge Data
Bridges built before 1951 are classified as historic in this database. Many were designed to 1940s standards with lower load limits and narrower lanes. While FHWA requires regular inspections of all bridges regardless of age, older structures often require more frequent monitoring and rehabilitation investment.